Kannapolis man charged with strangulation, gun assault, child abuse

Details of the incident have not been released, but a Kannapolis man has been jailed on a long list of charges.

Billy Ray Nelson, 26, was arrested by deputies with the Rowan Sheriff's Office on Friday. Nelson is charged with assault by strangulation, assault by pointing a gun, communicating threats, possession of a weapon of mass destruction, and child abuse.

The charges were related to a domestic violence incident, according to investigators.

Nelson was taken into custody at a home in the 100 block of Tree Limb Lane.

Nelson is being held without bond and is set to appear in court on February 12.

While answering media questions Saturday in Los Angeles before Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, the Golden State Warrior star hinted that he’s involved in some kind of deal. He was much quieter on the topic than he’s been in the past.

While answering media questions Saturday in Los Angeles before Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, the Golden State Warrior star hinted that he’s involved in some kind of deal. He was much quieter on the topic than he’s been in the past.